(a) the reasons for delay in starting construction work of National Highway No.57 in Bihar;
(b) the time by which its construction work is likely to be started; and
(c) the details thereof ?
(a) the reasons for delay in starting construction work of National Highway No.57 in Bihar;
(b) the time by which its construction work is likely to be started; and
(c) the details thereof ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING, ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) to (c) The entire length of 310 kms of NH-57 is a part of East-West Coridor, which is being developed to four lane divided carriageway under National Highway Development Project Phase-II by National Highways Authority of India. Due to heavy floods, the survey and preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the construction work of National Highway No.57 has been affected. The construction is likely to be started by September, 2005 after finalisation of DPR and award of work.